So you are ready to begin your interior design project. You notice there are multiple small projects you need to take on one-by-one. Where do you begin? You start with assembling the proper tools to get the job done.
Tools are an interior designer’s secret weapons. They will help you handle every interior design project, from hanging a photograph to measuring a carpet! No matter how difficult your project, these tools will make the job much easier. Your Master Toolbox will live at home and be accessible in your garage, closet, basement, or attic. Within the Master Toolbox, you’ll find every tool you need to properly complete any interior design project. At some point or another, you will need one of every item listed below. Trust us, we know! Below, you’ll find the complete list of tools you should have at home, hand-selected by Lisa Holt. She’s done the hard work for you, so no need to hunt for tools yourself!
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Another must if you need to hang virtually anything that weighs more than 1 pound… Without destroying your wrists in the process!
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Saves your scissors for another day!
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With this little guy you can stop using your stacked wood heels to get that last poster hung!
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Can save your hands, and super useful for opening cans of paint!
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The go to tool for applying spackle… Saves you from having crusty fingers later.
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This is really useful if you are a DIYer, or have taller ceilings, and don't want to rent a ladder.
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I literally have one in every room of the house, they’re so useful! Boxes, packaging, you name it, you’ll pull this out at least once a day!
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I use these for filming, but they are SO key for paint projects, garage projects, and more!
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Snip off a price tag, trim a fabric sample, fairly self-explanatory. Just don’t run with them…
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Literally, this tool is the only way you will ever know if your gallery wall is hung straight!
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I carry one of these wherever I go… Super useful, makes me feel like wonder woman!
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Super useful for getting straight lines, cutting materials, or even measuring across an opening.
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Super handy for patching holes in walls, and every DIYer knows how valuable a basic sanding sponge can be!
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Super useful if you live anywhere built after 1900… And want to hang some artwork!
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This tool is non-negotiable, always need a bright light during construction or later in the day…
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The superman of measuring tapes, this bad boy will give you distances to the peak of your ceilings, goes all the way to 65’, I use mine literally every day.
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Can't go without a tool belt guys! Save the trip back and forth to your tool box!
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I never, ever, Mess around with my vision… Even if I do look goofy in these!
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All you gardeners already have this, but trust me, kneeling on rough concrete does not do your kneecaps any favors!
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This seems self-explanatory but you never want to knock your noggin!
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This stuff is my favorite!! Pay attention to delicate vs normal painters tape!
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Super handy if you are handling odd substances like varnish or paint…
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Also known as museum putty, this in valuable material helps you lock your Decour in place either on walls or shelves… A must for every Californian for sure!
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For all those DIYer‘s that are installing additional light fixtures!
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Soooo useful for closing boxes, and returning those shoes that were too small!
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Super useful for writing on blue tape, punchlists, etc.
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Another super useful marking tool on any construction site.
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Super useful for getting all those weird substances off your finished countertops!
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Kinda self-explanatory…!
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A MUST if you’re doing any construction, as you can’t mark on drywall, etc with anything else, or your GC will have a cow! Also adds some street cred to the hammer swinging set!
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When I die, my mommy will be wrapped up in this stuff… Use it for literally everything, marking jobsite info, labels, communicating with a team, ceiling and edge detail, the list is endless I should wear a roll in my bracelet stack it’s so indispensable!
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The BEST solution for keeping your project clean and drops off the floor!
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Get em' in all different sizes for all different projects!
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Zip ties will save you!! Never underestimate their value!
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Super helpful for paint jobs and installations, no worries about light colored carpet this way.
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Has so many pieces we use come from different global resources, they all use different size hex head screws to put things together. This set in particular ensures you’ll never lose that exact size you need…
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A great brand of nails and screws I use all the time!
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We all know the aches and pains happen, so be prepared!
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